Chopticon High

St. Mary's County Public Schools
25390 Colton Point Rd
Morganza, MD 20660
1,682 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chopticon High School, located in Morganza, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in St. Mary’s County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, ranging from standard college-preparatory courses to advanced placement (AP) offerings, designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational environment, encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts, and various career-focused clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Chopticon is known for its role in the local community, operating within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that focuses on student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By leveraging its facilities and faculty expertise, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and social experiences to transition effectively into higher education or the workforce upon graduation.
1,682
Total Students
80.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,348 (80.1 %)
  • Black
    139 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    108 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    14 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone: (301)475-0215
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 435
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 471
Grade 10 415
Grade 11 392
Grade 12 404
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Leonardtown High
St. Mary's County Public Schools
2,039 Students
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650 (8.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th